Senior Finance Manager

Recruiter:

CA Financial Appointments

Job Ref:

67246

Date posted:

Monday, October 6, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
A growing investment-focused business in Cape Town is looking for an experienced and technically str

POSITION INFO:

A growing investment-focused business in Cape Town is looking for an experienced and technically strong Senior Finance Manager to lead financial operations across the group and its project entities. Reporting directly into executive leadership, this role offers a broad scope from consolidations and compliance through to budgeting, project finance structuring, and stakeholder engagement. This is a hands-on position that will suit a qualified finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys building robust financial systems, leading people, and driving strategic insights.

Why join the team?
You'll step into a business that's scaling with purpose, giving you exposure to strategic decision-making, direct access to the C-suite, and the opportunity to help shape the financial backbone of both current and future ventures. You'll also have the chance to build and mentor a growing finance team, while working closely with external partners including investors, auditors, and lenders. It's a unique opportunity to make your mark in a commercially minded, entrepreneurial environment.

What you will be doing:

Leading and mentoring junior finance staff
Managing financial operations across group and project companies
Preparing and reviewing consolidated financial statements (IFRS / IFRS for SMEs)
Driving budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and variance analysis
Leading audits and managing tax compliance (VAT, PAYE, Company Tax, etc.)
Supporting project finance structuring and managing lender relationships
Driving improvements in financial systems, automation, and internal controls
Providing strategic financial insights to executive and board-level stakeholders
Ensuring compliance with financial, tax, and regulatory obligation

What we are looking for:

CA(SA) with 2-5 years post-articles experience
Strong background in financial reporting, consolidations, and compliance
Experience in project finance, treasury, or corporate finance is highly beneficial
Proven leadership and team management skills
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities
Experience working with tools like Xero, Draftworks, and ERP systems is advantageous
A self-starter who is commercially minded, detail-oriented, and adaptable

Please note if you haven't heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time. We'd still love to stay connected, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities that match your profile.

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